Akawaio Indian Language (Acahuayo, Acawayo, Ingariko)
Akawaio is a Cariban language of South America,
spoken by 5000 people in Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela. It is closely related to
Macushi. Word order is primarily SOV.
In their own language, the Akawaio people
call themselves Kapong (or Kapon,) which means "people of the sky."
Akawaio Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Akawaio language, with comparison to words in other Cariban languages.
Akawaio Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Akawaio words.
Akawaio Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Akawaio language.
Akawaio Body Parts:
Online and printable worksheets showing parts of the body in the Akawaio language.
Akawaio Colors:
Worksheet showing color words in Akawaio.
Akawaio Numbers:
Worksheet showing how to count in the Akawaio language.
˜Akawaio Language Resources –
Kapong:
Information in Spanish on the Akawayo, Ingarikó, and Patamona languages.
Rosetta Project: Akawaio:
Scanned-in Akawaio materials including phonological information and a glossed text.
Akawaio Language:
Demographic information on Akawaio from the Ethnologue of Languages.
Akawaio Translation:
Old Testament passage translated into Akawaio.
Akawaio:
Article on Akawaio culture and customs.
Akawaio Indian Legends:
Collection of Akawaio myths and legends.
Akawaio:
Article and photographs on the Akawaio culture.
Akawaio Language:
Encyclopedia articles on Akawaio.
Idioma Akawayo:
Information about the Aguaruna language in Spanish.
Akawaio:
Akawaio language links.
Indian tribes
Akawaio Vocabulary:
Contacts and FAQ page
